About this Event
There has never been a better time for ambitious founders to build an innovative, high-growth business in Sunderland.
As part of Sunderland Business Week, Northstar Ventures, manager of the £16m Venture Sunderland Fund, is bringing together Sunderland based business leaders to share their experiences of building, funding and scaling successful businesses from the City.
💡 You will hear about:
👉 Why Sunderland is an exciting place to start, scale or move your business.
👉 What investors look for and how you can prepare for investment.
👉 What the journey might look like for a business founder looking to start up or scale up their business.
👉 What are the challenges you might encounter – and how to overcome them.
Chaired by Jamie Hardesty, Director of Ecosystem Development at Sunderland Software City.
Our panellists are:
- James Widmer, CEO and Founder of Advanced Electric Machines (AEM)
- Jon Leighton, MD and Founder of Land Digital
- Naomi Allen Seales, Investment Manager at Northstar Ventures
📢 Seats Are Limited
This is more than a panel talk. It’s a genuine opportunity to be part of a community that is creating real results.
👉 Register now to secure your place and take a confident step toward shaping the future of a city.
Our fund: Venture Sunderland Fund - Northstar Ventures
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Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast and networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel discussion followed by audience Q & A
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Final networking and close
Event venue & nearby stays
Culture House Sunderland, High Street West, Sunderland, United Kingdom
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